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A Dorking pub, the Kings Arms, West Street embarked on a new chapter in its history in June when it re-opened under new licensee Gurdeep Manku. The 35 year-old entrepreneur, who is also licensee of The Cricketers in South Street, is passionate about restoring the pub and committed to a regeneration programme with a significant investment by brewer Shepherd Neame early next year. Dating back to 1

The King’s Head at Staplehurst has been named Pub of the Year in the Shepherd Neame Pub Awards. Licensees from 15 of the brewery’s 350 pubs in the South East received awards for various aspects of running a successful pub, such as pulling the perfect pint, serving consistently great food or being at the centre of the local community. Judges commended King’s Head licensees Robert and Nicola Tallon

Shepherd Neame is reviving its Faversham Steam Brewery identity as the umbrella brand for a new range of Whitstable Bay beers. The Faversham Steam Brewery title was originally adopted by Shepherd Neame in the late 18th century, when it became one of the first steam-powered breweries outside of London.

Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame appeared on Jeff Randall Live on Sky News last night. Hear what he had to say about the resurgence of the Great British pub, the growth of good quality beer and the never-ending winter…